The Washington State University Pullman Catalog

Landscape Architecture

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Landscape Architecture (120 Credits)

The professional course of study is divided into two segments: pre-landscape architecture and the second – fourth year professional landscape architecture program (BLA). Completion of the program leads to the degree of Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and allows the graduate to enter the profession. At least three additional years of professional experience and successful completion of the landscape architectural license examination are necessary for registration as a licensed landscape architect in most states.

Pre-landscape architecture (pre-LA) is a one-year, non-degree course of study that is intended to prepare undergraduate students for the advanced professional curriculum. The pre-LA curriculum concentrates on University Common Requirements (UCORE) and basic professional courses. UCORE courses should be selected with the assistance of a landscape architecture advisor. Transfer students who have not completed the equivalent of the pre-LA course work will be accepted directly into pre-LA.

To be admitted to the major of landscape architecture, a student should have completed at least 24 semester hours and the pre-LA curriculum. Students must submit a certification application in the spring semester of their first year. Application forms and instructions are available in the School of Design and Construction main office and on the web site: sdc.wsu.edu. Due to limitations of space, faculty, and budget, admission can be granted to only the most qualified students based on experience, demonstrated abilities, motivation, and academic performance. The following three courses (or approved equivalents) must be completed with a grade of C or better for students to be admitted into the professional program: SDC 100, SDC 120 and SDC 140. Additional courses required for certification are HISTORY 105, ENGLISH 101, MATH 105 (or higher), COM 102, and one fine arts course (FINE ART 101, 201 or 202). A minimum 2.5 WSU cumulative GPA is required for certification.

Transfer students who have completed the equivalent of the pre-LA curriculum may apply to the professional program.

All students admitted into the second year will be required to purchase a laptop computer. Details and specifications can be found on the school website: http://sdc.wsu.edu.
First Year
First TermCredits
BIOLOGY 120 [BSCI]14
HISTORY 105 [ROOT]3
MATH 105 or higher [QUAN]3
SDC 1003
SDC 1203
Second TermCredits
COM 102 [COMM]3
Creative & Professional Arts [ARTS]23
ENGLISH 101 [WRTG]3
GEOLOGY 101 [PSCI]4
SDC 1403
Apply for Certification
Second Year
First TermCredits
HORT 2313
LND ARCH 1023
LND ARCH 2221
LND ARCH 2623
SDC 2503
Social Sciences [SSCI]3
Second TermCredits
HORT 2323
LND ARCH 2633
LND ARCH 3654
SDC 350 [M]3
SOIL SCI 2013
Complete Writing Portfolio
Third Year
First TermCredits
HORT 4991
LND ARCH 3273
LND ARCH 3624
LND ARCH 3664
LND ARCH 4674
Second TermCredits
Ecology Requirement33
HORT 3313
Humanities [HUM]23
LND ARCH 3634
LND ARCH 3673
Fourth Year
First TermCredits
LND ARCH 450 [M]3
LND ARCH 4704
LND ARCH 4752
SDC 4441
Electives2
Second TermCredits
Diversity [DIVR]3
Integrative Capstone [CAPS]3
LND ARCH 4802
LND ARCH 485 [M]4

Footnotes
1If BIOLOGY 120 is not taken in Fall, BIOLOGY 106 can be substituted in the Spring.
2Choose one: FINE ART 101, 201 or 202.
3If LND ARCH 380 is not available, may use BIOLOGY 372, 462, SOE 300, 454, or 464.

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